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Michigan USA-1968: Fun At The Lake Everyone Gathered Swimming And Sitting

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  • Year1968
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationMichigan, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Fun At The Lake Everyone Gathered Swimming And Sitting — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Michigan USA in 1968 captures a sunny summer day at a lake. People swim in the water near a wooden dock with a metal diving platform, while others stand or sit on the dock enjoying the day. The film shows classic 1960s swimwear and casual summer attire, with lush green trees lining the shore. The footage has authentic film grain, slight color fading, and a warm, nostalgic tone characteristic of retro home movies. The scene conveys carefree leisure and family fun during a classic American summer vacation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122811008

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1018 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note
1968
Reel-level location note
chicago,macinaw island michigan
Date
1968 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Michigan, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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